| From: | shadowrn@*********.com (Sven De Herdt) |
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| Subject: | Matrix: detecting triggered IC |
| Date: | Mon Mar 12 09:05:01 2001 |
According to SR3 triggered IC are not detected automatically and the GM
makes a secret sensor check to see whether the decker PC detected the IC.
If not detected, the IC continues with his "actions" accordingly and becomes
automatically visible when it attacks the decker.
Last night the decker in the group went in an Orange-8 with his security
tally already set at 15, needless to say that he triggered some IC.
He saw most of them except for the Killer-9 IC, so the decker evaded most of
the IC while the Killer-9 came in for the attack.
I ruled that the Killer IC had initiative (he surprised the decker since his
sensor test failed) immediately attacked him and that he had to defend
himself. Of course the IC became visible, but too late for the decker to
react this pass...
The player's interpretation was that the IC came in for the attack and thus
revealed itself (which I agreed upon), but then the player demanded and
initiative role to see whether he was faster than the triggered Killer.
At that moment I ruled that the Killer IC had initiative (he surprised the
decker since his sensor test failed) immediately attacked him and that he
had to defend himself. Of course the IC became visible, but too late for
the decker to react this pass...
I would appreciate your comments/rulings on this subject,
-Sven ;)
--
"Always running and hiding,
Stopping just a moment to catch your breath,
wonder why and how he can suddenly appear,
. . . right in front of you!?
But be surprised no more for it is said:
Death is always one step ahead!"
